Since 1993, the Moscow AirShow has official status with the Russian Government as the international aerospace event for the country. MAKS 2009 should generate huge demand at the Gromov Flight Research Institute; located just 35 kilometers outside of Moscow. Russia's major aerospace design center is concentrated in this facility and aerospace leaders in Russia and Central European commercial, general and military aviation come Gromov for business. MAKS 2007 attracted 875 exhibitors, 155,000+ traders and buyers, 279 aircraft on static display and an order book estimated over $3 billion. Russia will remain one of the largest consumers of aircraft and services on earth. Economic growth is driving demand, in Russia, Central Europe and the CIS countries present sales opportunities.

Companies participating in the U.S. pavilion are provided with an excellent venue to establish or expand overseas distribution, generate sales leads, identify licensing and joint venture partners, find new customers, meet existing clients, introduce new products, assess the needs of Russian markets, and evaluate competitors.